Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

Business of Seanad(1 speech) I have received notice from Senator Paschal Donohoe that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Arts,...

Order of Business(41 speeches) The Order of Business today is No. 1, Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Labour Services (Amendment) Bill...

Business of Seanad(3 speeches) It is now 3.30 p.m. and we are supposed to be moving on to the next item on our agenda, but I believe the Acting Leader wishes to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.

Rail Services(11 speeches) I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh. I wish to raise the matter of the western rail corridor. I ask the Minister of State to make a statement on the funding for the corridor...

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Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being
passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill.
The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is
a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider
the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can
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